Danielle Sepulveda Reid
Owner/CFO
Graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the College of William & Mary in Virginia, Danielle spent the next seven years studying and working abroad. As a 1993 Marshall scholar, she pursued graduate studies in the U.K. at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. Highlights of her international travel include working for and living with Jane Goodall in Tanzania, serving as the Public Affairs Officer for the United Nations University in Tokyo, and spending two years in Thailand, alternating between Bangkok and a refugee camp along the Thai-Burmese border as part of her research on the coping strategies of Burmese refugees.
Coming to the world of Pilates from a very different background, Danielle completed Power Pilates Beginner and Intermediate Mat in 2002, and went on to complete the Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification program in 2005. She credits Pilates for helping with her own successful recovery from injuries developed while running competitively in college. Today Danielle serves as Studio Lotus’ Chief Financial Officer and General Manager. She has a wide range of responsibilities, including marketing, human resources and accounting. She and Davidson live in Decatur with their two young sons, Matthew and Andrew.
Toni Williams
Office Manager
Involved in performing arts since childhood, Toni pursued her passion for the arts in college, graduating from the University of Central Florida with a B.A. in Theatre Arts in 2005. While still in school, she was a Marketing/Publicity intern at the People’s Theatre, Inc. and upon graduation became their Administrative Assistant. An actor as well, Toni has performed at the National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference. Upon relocation to Atlanta from Orlando, Toni is enjoying being a part of the Studio Lotus team. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her longtime boyfriend and their puppy, Lollie.
Lissette Valdes
Director of Client Services
Originally from Miami, Lissette moved to Atlanta in 1996. She received a BS in Neuroscience from Georgia State in 2006. Originally a client, Lissette was the inaugural participant in The Joseph H. Pilates 30-Session Challenge at Studio Lotus. Amazed at the dramatic transformation her body experienced in only ten weeks, Lissette realized that she not only wanted to be a committed student of Pilates, but also an instructor; she completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training in January 2009 . In addition to providing the highest level of instruction, Studio Lotus’ mission is to provide the highest level of client service and support. As Studio Lotus Director of Client Services, Lissette is the interface between clients, instructors and the company, ensuring that exceptional service is delivered on a daily basis. With an eye for detail and wonderful communication skills, she strives to make sure that every client’s experience at Studio Lotus is positive and that their individual needs are met.
Adrienne Holland
Human Resources/Accounting Manager
Adrienne earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire in 1996 and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Georgia in 1999. After the birth of her daughter in 2002, Adrienne became a devoted student of the Pilates method. So enamored with the changes in her own body, she chose a different path from her previous studies and completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus in June 2005. In addition to teaching 25 hours a week, Adrienne also serves as Studio Lotus’ Human Resources & Accounting Manager. In this role, Adrienne is responsible for managing the personnel department within the company, including overseeing payroll. She also plays an integral role in maintaining accurate client accounts and company records.
Nancy Nesbitt
Retail Manager
A mother of three girls and a grandmother, Nancy has worked for IBM for 36 years. She completed Power Pilates Comprehensive Training at Studio Lotus in February 2003. Nancy has been working as Studio Lotus Retail Manager since the studio began offering Pilates accessories and workout apparel in 2005. In this role, Nancy is responsible for all aspects of apparel and accessory purchasing and merchandising. In tune with our clients’ needs and busy lifestyles, she enjoys ordering from lines of active wear that combine high quality, comfort and value, including Avani, City Lights and Peach Melba.
